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Oaxacan-Inspired Metal Embossing

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will explore animal carvings created in Oaxaca, Mexico. They will create an alebrije-inspired animal embossing using bold colors and patterns.

Level

Intermediate

Areas of Study

AnimalsFantasyDrawingMarkersPatternColor

Collections

Animals Past and Present

Lesson Objectives

Students will identify characteristics of Oaxacan alebrijes (animal wood carvings).

Students will draw a realistic animal of their choice.

Students will add unrealistic patterns and colors inside their animal.

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Teaching Strategies

  • Introduce the art of Oaxacan alebrijes and show examples.
  • Demonstrate how to place a paper drawing over metal foil and trace over it to indent the metal.
  • Discuss craftsmanship when embossing and coloring art.

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National Standards

Create

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

6.VA:Cr2.1

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

1 hour

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

3 hours

Supplies and Materials

  • 6” x 12” rectangle aluminum metal tooling foil: 36 gauge
  • Magazine
  • Drawing paper
  • Pencils
  • Erasers
  • Colored permanent markers
  • Black tagboard
  • Tape

National Standards

Create

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

6.VA:Cr2.1

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Steps

Learn about Oaxacan Alebrijes

Read the What Are Alebrijes? resource. Discuss: How would you describe the visual characteristics of alebrijes? What do you think Linares tried to communicate when creating the first alebrijes? How are they dream-like in nature? View examples of alebrijes, noting commonalities.

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Nature Patterns

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Nature Patterns

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Types of Pattern

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Types of Pattern

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Pattern

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What are Alebrijes?

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FLEX Literacy Guide

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What is Cultural Appropriation?

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Animal Connection Guide

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Animal Connection Guide

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Exit Slip 3 2 1

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Exit Slip 3 2 1

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Gallery Walk Guide

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